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YC09 LAO

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,999 mi
Last recorded122,999 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 122,999 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 122,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,871 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,908 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 111,147 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 111,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,256 miles

Rear washer in-op

Fail 25 Mar 2021 97,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear washer in-op

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,392 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 92,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,267 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 89,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch faulty (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,052 miles

Offside Rear park brake lazy

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,793 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,528 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YC09 LAO is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC09 LAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 LAO registered?

YC09 LAO is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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